HONEY Bags 5k and Kids Fun Run
- Date Sat 18th April 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Fairmont, West Virginia
- Price $11.60 - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of community spirit and healthy fun at the HONEY Bags 5k and Kids Fun Run, happening on Saturday, April 18th, 2026, in Fairmont, Marion! Kicking off at 9 AM, this family-friendly event invites participants of all ages to join in the 5k road course, starting from East Fairmont High School. Whether you choose to run or walk, you'll enjoy a scenic route that takes you downhill on Airport Road and loops through picturesque areas, with rewards for the top three male and female finishers and results posted by age category.
For the little ones, the event features an 800m Kids Fun Run at 8:30 AM, perfect for kids under 12 to experience the joy of racing! All proceeds from the event support HONEY Bags Inc., a local non-profit dedicated to providing weekend food bags for school-age children in need. Join us for a day filled with big steps, little feet, and sweet impact as we come together to support our community and make a difference in the lives of local children!
For the little ones, the event features an 800m Kids Fun Run at 8:30 AM, perfect for kids under 12 to experience the joy of racing! All proceeds from the event support HONEY Bags Inc., a local non-profit dedicated to providing weekend food bags for school-age children in need. Join us for a day filled with big steps, little feet, and sweet impact as we come together to support our community and make a difference in the lives of local children!
Organiser's Description
Big steps, little feet, sweet impact!
Join local non-profit organization HONEY Bags Inc. at 9 AM on Saturday, April 18th for a 5k in Pleasant Valley with your family and friends. Participants can run or walk this 5k (road) course that begins at East Fairmont High School (EFHS). You will start on the EFHS campus then go downhill on Airport Road. You will then turn right at Crosswinds and run out then back to Airport Road past the municipal airport. You will turn left and loop around the Brickside Grille parking lot, then turn right and run Airport Road back to EFHS campus to finish. There will be rewards for the top 3 male and female finishers. We will post race results in appropriate age categories.
Kids under 12 are more than welcome to register for the 5k, or they can run in the 800m Kids Fun Run at 8:30 am. This race is ~2.5 laps around the lower parking lot at EFHS.
All proceeds of this event will go directly to HONEY Bags Inc. HONEY Bags is a non-profit organization that provides weekend food bags to school age children in our community. HONEY Bags is currently packing weekly bags for East Dale Elementary, East Fairmont Middle School, East Fairmont High Pre-School, and East Park Elementary. Many children rely on school meals during the week, and HONEY Bags' mission is to reach these kids and provide food for them to take home over the weekend. They are currently packing bags for ~260 kids for the 2025-2026 school year.
HONEY Bags is proud to partner with the Marion County Running and Walking Club (MCRWC) and be the first race in their 2026 series!!
Join local non-profit organization HONEY Bags Inc. at 9 AM on Saturday, April 18th for a 5k in Pleasant Valley with your family and friends. Participants can run or walk this 5k (road) course that begins at East Fairmont High School (EFHS). You will start on the EFHS campus then go downhill on Airport Road. You will then turn right at Crosswinds and run out then back to Airport Road past the municipal airport. You will turn left and loop around the Brickside Grille parking lot, then turn right and run Airport Road back to EFHS campus to finish. There will be rewards for the top 3 male and female finishers. We will post race results in appropriate age categories.
Kids under 12 are more than welcome to register for the 5k, or they can run in the 800m Kids Fun Run at 8:30 am. This race is ~2.5 laps around the lower parking lot at EFHS.
All proceeds of this event will go directly to HONEY Bags Inc. HONEY Bags is a non-profit organization that provides weekend food bags to school age children in our community. HONEY Bags is currently packing weekly bags for East Dale Elementary, East Fairmont Middle School, East Fairmont High Pre-School, and East Park Elementary. Many children rely on school meals during the week, and HONEY Bags' mission is to reach these kids and provide food for them to take home over the weekend. They are currently packing bags for ~260 kids for the 2025-2026 school year.
HONEY Bags is proud to partner with the Marion County Running and Walking Club (MCRWC) and be the first race in their 2026 series!!
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1993 Airport Road, Fairmont, 26554, WV, United States
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